© Kluge
© Kluge
Denier - Otto III and Adelaide temple; EDILAD ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Holy Roman Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Otto III (983-1002) |
| Regent | Adelaide of Italy (983-995) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 983-995 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Pfennig) |
| Currency | Denier (843-1385) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#350268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Temple with crosslet inside in a circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + EDILAD
Translation: Adelaide.
Comment
The emperor's grandmother provided guardianship until Otto III came of age in 995.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of both Otto III and Adelaide on the same coin, making it a unique piece in the history of numismatics.
